서민을 따뜻하게 중산층을 두텁게 2013. 2. 4.
Guidelines for Implementation of the E-Visa Policy Guidelines for Implementation of the E-Visa Policy
Visa․Residence Division, Ministry of Justice
Objective Objective
The Ministry of Justice has enacted guidelines for implementation of the e-visa policy which authorizes the online visa application without having to visit a diplomatic mission abroad. The policy is geared towards actively attracting foreign talent, such as the professor, researcher and others, to the Republic of Korea.
※ Legal Source: Article 7(2) of the Presidential Decree of the Immigration Control Act (Online Visa Application)
Main Ideas Main Ideas
(Definition of e-visa) The term “e-visa” means a "visa" which the Minister of Justice directly issues to a foreigner via online
※ Visas will be issued either by ❶ the head of the diplomatic mission or by ❷ the Minister of Justice via online.
(Eligibility) A foreigner who does not require an interview with the Consul, such as a qualifying applicant for the professor visa (E-1), researcher visa (E-3), or the technology transfer visa (E-5), are eligible to apply.
(The online application can be submitted by only) "the qualifying applicant, himself or herself"
OR a "party who wants to invite that foreigner".
(Visa and Entry Procedures) ❶ Either the applicant or the inviter applies for an e-visa at the Hunet Korea website (www.visa.go.kr) (If the applicant applies for the visa, the inviter shall confirm the employment contract)➠ ❷ A local immigration office will examine the application in Round 1 ➠ ❸ The headquarter office will issue the e-visa ➠ ❹ The applicant prints out an e-visa issuance confirmation and enters the Republic of Korea "without having to visit the diplomatic mission abroad'.
Effective Date Effective Date
Effective Date (yy.mm.dd) : '13. 3. 1.(Fri)
